Courtesy of SJUHawks.com WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Nick Robinson had 14 points and Shavar Newkirk scored 13 to lead fourth seeded Saint Joseph’s to a 68-49 win over fifth-seeded George Mason in the Atlantic 10 Quarterfinals at Capital One Arena. The Hawks, who have won four straight and seven of their last eight, will meet top-seeded Rhode Island in the semifinals on Saturday at 1 … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s heads into A-10 semifinals with 68-49 win over George Mason
Taylor Funk
Funk scores 22 as Saint Joseph’s posts 85-73 win over Massachusetts
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com Taylor Funk scored a game-high 22 points to lead four Hawks in double figures as Saint Joseph’s defeated Massachusetts, 85-73, in Atlantic 10 action at Hagan Arena. The win snaps a five-game losing streak for Saint Joseph’s (10-14; 5-7 A-10). Funk shot 6-for-12 from the field and made four three-pointers while James Demery scored 18 points as did … [Read more...] about Funk scores 22 as Saint Joseph’s posts 85-73 win over Massachusetts
Fourth-ranked Villanova defeats Saint Joseph’s, 94-53
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com Fourth-ranked Villanova hit a school record 19 three-pointers and rolled to a 94-53 win over Saint Joseph’s in a Big 5 game at sold-out Hagan Arena. The Wildcats (7-0; 2-0 Big 5) broke the game open with a 26-2 run that stretched over six minutes, at the end of the first half and beginning of the second, to take a commanding 55-29 lead with over … [Read more...] about Fourth-ranked Villanova defeats Saint Joseph’s, 94-53
Aldridge, Pipkins share A10 POTW honors
Courtesy of Atlantic10.com NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Davidson senior Peyton Aldridge and Massachusetts sophomore Luwane Pipkins were chosen as the Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Co-Players of the Week. Saint Joseph’s freshman Taylor Funk was selected the league’s Rookie of the Week. The awards, announced Monday are for games played Nov. 13-19. In addition to becoming the 16th … [Read more...] about Aldridge, Pipkins share A10 POTW honors